Self-moisturising smart contact lenses

Researchers have developed a new type of smart contact lenses that can prevent dry eyes. The self-moisturising system maintains a layer of fluid between the contact lens and the eye using a novel mechanism.

Ultrafast camera takes 1 trillion frames per second of transparent objects and phenomena

Researchers adapted picosecond imaging technology to take pictures and video of transparent objects like cells and phenomena like shockwaves.

New self-assembled monolayer is resistant to air

Scientists have created self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) using buckyballs functionalized with 'tails' of ethylene glycol. These have all the properties of thiol SAMs but remain chemically unchanged for several weeks when exposed to air.

Taming electrons with bacteria parts

Scientists report a new synthetic system that could guide electron transfer over long distances.

Dialing up the heat on nanoparticles

Rapid progress in the field of metallic nanotechnology is sparking a science revolution that is likely to impact all areas of society.

Let the europium shine brighter

A stacked nanocarbon antenna makes a rare earth element shine 5 times more brightly than previous designs, with applications in molecular light-emitting devices.